Pat Yasinskas reports for the Charlotte Observer the Carolina Panthers took advantage of their BYE week to work out several offensive free agents. Among them: QB Mike Watkins, RBs Basil Mitchell and Jason Corle, WRs Jake Hoffert, Jeff Townsley and Lavell Bailey and offensive linemen Mookie Moore, Scott Kiernan and Toby Champion. The team is scheduled to work out several defensive players on Thursday.

The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos backup RB Basil Mitchell was limited in practice on Monday because of a bruised thigh and LB Lemar Marshall did not practice because of a sprained right ankle. WR Keith Poole (strained hamstring) was at practice and he had a good day. WR Rod Smith is now expected back at practice tomorrow as he was still away attending to a family matter in Florida.

The Denver Post reports the Denver Broncos may not be done signing players yet. As previously reported, the team may still add QB Steve Beuerlein to serve as a backup. On Friday, the team worked out undrafted rookie free agents C Justin Borvansky (Colorado State), QB Mike Van Raaphorst (USC) and S Greg Brown (Texas). The team also worked out RB Basil Mitchell, a former member of the Packers.

Green Bay Packers RB Basil Mitchell will serve as Dorsey Levens' backup. The Rashaan Salaam signing is more for next year, he will not play this Sunday against Arizona. De'Mond Parker tore both his ACL & MCL. Next year is in doubt and more than likely will be put on the physically unable to perform list to start the season, meaning he cannot play in the first six regular season games. Wide Receiver Antonio Freeman has not practiced, he has the flu. Corey Bradford returned to practice on Wednesday after missing practice due to a death in his family. Defensive end Vaughn Booker (pneumonia), linebacker Anthony Davis (hamstring), right tackle Earl Dotson (back) and left tackle Ross Verba (knee) have not practiced. Keith McKenzie's days as a Packer appear to be coming to a close. He has rejected an offer that will pay him about $3 million a year. That would make him the highest paid non-starter in NFL history. He wants about $4 million a year and to be a starter. As it appears that Vaughn Booker would be unable to play Sunday, the team has said Cledius Hunt will start instead of Keith McKenzie. The Packers refuse to comment regarding that move.